Is it illegal to sell them? Report inappropriate content 11-13 of 13 replies Sorted by 1 2 Peter H Gocek, Turkiye Level Contributor *If I buy the first Quality \"Replica\" Goods that have serial numbers can I get a receipt? Hotline +8801770031223; info@skills-learner.com; Scammed by a taxi driver - is there anything I can do? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-31342403', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Istanbul but it's not something we should recommend in this forum. (10% off), Sale Price $49.99 Original Price USD 158.77 (25% off), Sale Price USD 145.70 Your email address will not be published. This was part of my tactic as I wanted to see for how much you could buy fake high quality items, without any bias. Last week, I spent a few days in Istanbul, Turkey. The leather is nice, but the zippers are completely ridiculous, and I only use it when my husband is around to open the purse. Archaeologists believe that Saint-Nazaire is built upon the remnants of Corbilo, an Armorican Gaulish city populated by the Namnetes tribe, which (according to the Greek navigator Pytheas) was the second-largest Gaulish city, after Massilia (now Marseille). Not everyone can afford it and thats okay. Obviously it is not well enforced as you can find knock-offs on every street corner of major US cities. You can find about 17 designer brands of replica bags including Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Bvlgari, Celine, Dior, Givenchy, Hermes, and more. Pour connatre tous les horaires avec les dernires mises jour, tlchargez la fiche horaires de la ligne 1. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi, Courier to pickup an Ataturk airport lost and found item, Turkey Visa on Arrival for Indian Passport Holders at IST. Good news! However, as the money you pay for these and other fake products usually goes to organized crime, child labor and drug trafficking -- why would you want to? You will immediately spot them once you walk through the bazaar. USD 54.00, USD 60.00 American TV personality and lifestyle icon Martha Stewart has raised eyebrows in Turkey after buying fake designer bags from the historic Grand Bazaar following her lecture during Brand Week Istanbul. Visit my BMC Page Here https://buymeacoffee.com/Cris4tay for a personal 1 on 1 Video Call. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. This is relatively easy for them since a lot of luxury brands have parts of their production in turkey. USD 67.82, USD 132.98 Area around Gr RMAMR606-snide gucci RFF4K5RW-selection of faked watches in istanbul RMW26EH7-British Holidaymakers in Oludeniz, Turkey. Thanks Osumom for providing the research confirming my statement that it was not illegal for a US citizen to bring back an item which might be recognized as a knock-off. These bags would go for around 4,000 to 6,000 Turkish Lira making around 1,000 to 1,500 USD. 3.3K 329K views 7 months ago STANBUL We went to the largest fake market in Istanbul to purchase a bunch of the fake designer items. In the first one, the guy who I assume was the shop owner, pulled out his iPad and started showing me pictures of Chanel bags. Bargain Shopping Fake Market spree Istanbul, Turkey looking at Designer bags, Men's Watches, Men's Bags, Men's Belts, Women's shoes and more. Get answers to your questions about Istanbul, ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT ISTANBUL AIRPORT (IST), The Guide to Istanbul's Transportation Sytem (v. 2019), What are the different modes of transport from the new Istanbul Airport to the City. Thank you Enigma 2007 - have made a note - I can see the smiles on their faces already !! (10% off), Sale Price $122.93 Is it illegal to sell them? (25% off), Sale Price USD 27.15 I believe that in the US it is illegal to import knock-offs for the purpose of selling them in the US. Report inappropriate content Riki C Surrey, United. 5.FashionTIY: Replica handbags of Louis Vuitton are common here. The sticking is usually what gives away most of the bags and especially with CHANEL handbags where the diamond shaped stitching always need to be aligned in the front and the back of the bag (this is the easiest way to spot a fake CHANEL). # (15% off), Sale Price USD 53.18 (10% off), Sale Price $108.00 (10% off), Sale Price USD 44.53 Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. I have a lovely knock-off Chanel bag that still looks as good as new, three years later. Understand []. The more hidden it was the better the quality of the items. Ill be travelling alone (27yo female) thats all. *Can I order stuff online from the shops and have them ship it International? Queen_isabelle8 has been back in Turkey and simply had to see how the fake market is doing. I mean they even had shoes with boxes that were replicated!!! They did a very good job to be honest but as a true connoisseur of the real bags I could spot the flaws in these numbers. Kozano, Are these bags illegal in Turkey? Original Price $25.99 $41.39, $45.99 Although I have been a couple of times in this beautiful cosmopolitan city, merging Asia and Europe, I have never been on the look out for fake items. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Would really like to buy a couple of fake designer bags for my girls who can't afford the real thing. I am scared that maybe someone on the customs will think it is one of those fake ones and take it away from me. I didnt want these sellers to see that I wear the real stuff plus that I can afford higher prices. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. What are the attractions of the Asian Side of Istanbul. There are many places that sell fake designer handbags at the Grand Bazaar. Some European countries do not permit you to bring knock-off bags back into your home country.". Limited bags made out of exotic skins were also available. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. $75.60, $84.00 If you are looking to buy cheap fake designer items in Istanbul, Cadircilar Caddesi is one of the best places to find all fake luxury goods. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. I believe that in the US it is illegal to import knock-offs for the purpose of selling them in the US. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. The next morning, we went to the grand bazaar, in turkish bearing the name Kapalar. (35% off), Sale Price USD 8.23 Original Price USD 119.44 There are many places that sell fake designer handbags at the Grand Bazaar. Thanks Osumom for providing the research confirming my statement that it was not illegal for a US citizen to bring back an item which might be recognized as a knock-off. However at the backstreets of the bazaar, at an area called Tahtakale, Mahmutpasa and Mercan, again many stores sell such handbags. I asked her why this was the case, and my friend said that the people selling these bags and other accessories, dont want to face the risk of losing all their high quality items if the police comes to the Bazaar. 18K Yellow Gold Guilloche Vintage Alhambra Earrings, CHANEL Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. *Locations (Shops, Streets Markets, Grand Bazaar, Istiklal Street)*Best Street Markets what to expect in Quality, Price Vs The Everyday Markets*Best Quality What is 1st Quality? Original Price $45.99 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/article6806178.ece. As mentioned in the article published by PurseBop, many people hide their fake accessories through Instagram. In the 20th century, aircraft manufacture became important; Airbus have a large factory in the town. Some European countries do not permit you to bring knock-off bags back into your home country. From Busy-retired "Perhaps more than any other thing you should make sure you are not prohibited from bringing these bags back into your country. Goatskin Quilted Medium Chanel 19 Flap Grey. $49.99, $58.81 You could even buy the CHANEL trolleys and XL flap bags, I could have never imagined that these items would be replicated! There are so many wholesale websites in China. $108.00, $120.00 Choose the options youd like for the order. Well, the answer to that was simple; they buy the real one and replicate it and then sell the real one to someone else who does the same. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. I have friends and family who visit Hong Kong frequently and often return with knock-off products, some better than others. It is also not very advisable anymore to bring them into EU as they are getting much tougher at the customs. $28.00, $35.00 $31.35, $33.00 Hi guys! Antiquity. (15% off), Sale Price $23.39 Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! if they did, then it is illegal, if it is enforced or not is another matter completely. Original Price USD 25.36 (10% off), Sale Price USD 37.69 (5% off), Sale Price $94.95 $7.34, $10.48 $94.95, $189.90 Ostrich Kelly Sellier 25 Rose Tyrien, CHANEL ISTANBULKART, How to get it and how to use it. Original Price USD 48.99 (13% off), Sale Price USD 70.20 A CHA EL jumbo would be sold around 1,000 to 2,000 Turkish Lira depending on the selling shop and the quality.   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). What are the useful websites, blogs and videos on Istanbul and Turkey ? There are many places that sell fake designer handbags at the Grand Bazaar. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. I do not believe that it is illegal for a US citizen to purchase a knock-off item for personal use either within the US or out of the country. Re: Fake designer bags in Istanbul. As the OP is from the UK, it is worth reading this article from the Times. But they are of course illegal, esprcially the one to one copies with huge logos on. AliExpress: You can find the suppliers of fake shoes, designer clothes, Jewelry, etc. So you will no doubt have a huge choice in (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. I have a second hand chanel bag, 7 years old and do not have a card in my possession (I left it in my mothers house in another Croatia as I don't need it). Other luxury designer name brands available in our store include: Valentino Can you guys guess which one is real and which one is fake? Ella, you do not need to worry about Turkish customs. Check the zipper pockets. I certainly have no information supporting or refuting this claim. Some European countries do not permit you to bring knock-off bags back into your home country. The leather is nice, but the zippers are completely ridiculous, and I only use it when my husband is around to open the purse. There are many places that sell fake designer handbags at the Grand Bazaar. People you would never expect to buy fakes actually buy fakes. Original Price $144.63 Istanbul - Turkey. For those who havent heard about the Grand Bazaar located in Istanbul, here is a little bit of information; the Bazaar dates back to the 15th century and forms a maze of over 4000 shops with 61 streets and all is covered by a roof. USD 48.92, USD 69.89 From Busy-retired "Perhaps more than any other thing you should make sure you are not prohibited from bringing these bags back into your country. Original Price $10.48 Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. I try to update the list from time to time but keep in mind I buy replicas about 3-4 times a year in big hauls so I don't update the list every second. An Excellent Trip report on Istanbul with pictures, Wonderful and Practical Tips For Our Visitors, Answers to Questions About Traveling with Kids to Istanbul, Excellent Trip Report and Practical Tips and Info on Istanbul by Yositako, The current status (as of Sept. 2018) of restorations for historical attractions. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Usually, the sketchier the place, the better the quality of the items. - any names of shops, markets, etc? Original Price USD 78.00 However, as the money you pay for these and other fake products usually goes to organized crime, child labor and drug trafficking -- why would you want to? Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. You will immediately spot them once you walk through the bazaar. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. It is easy to mask them there. You will immediately spot them once you walk through the bazaar. I also have a bag that was about 100TL. Would really like to buy a couple of fake designer bags for my girls who can't afford the real thing. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. I certainly have no information supporting or refuting this claim. This peer pressure is often what pushes people on buying replicas. There are many different types of fake designer bags sold by sellers on Etsy. (50% off), Sale Price USD 27.87 I did not check it carefully. For those folks from the US thinking about purchasing a fake handbag, following is a link to the US CBP website regarding the issue: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/prohibited_restricted.xml#TrademarkedandCopyrightedArticles. Advanced Scuba Diver; Ultimate Rescue Diver; Specialties. Original Price $35.00 Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to start looking? What happened with all three places we went to, was that either the owner or someone standing close by was called by the owner would take us with him (always guys doing that). Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. It is an amazing experience and I go there every time I am in Istanbul. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Would really like to buy a couple of fake designer bags for my girls who can't afford the real thing. As Kozano states the morality of purchasing a knock-off hand bag is a completely different issue than the legality, as sad as this juxtaposition may be. You can find these easily in the Grand Bazaar, and for much less in the little side streets Enigma identified for you. Chanel, HERMES, Dior, Gucci, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and so on and on. We followed my friends advice and browsed around the stores who sold regular fakes. Bargain Shopping Fake Market spree Istanbul, Turkey looking at Designer bags, Men's Watches, Men's. But they are of course illegal, esprcially the one to one copies with huge logos on. Report inappropriate content 2. Sometimes european. That claim that you get what you pay for is applicable to your pursuit of knock-off hand bags. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in India. good luck, enigma. Make sure that there are no missed stitches or hanging threads. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. 2. Follow us as we document our adventures of traveling to various parts of the world as a family of 5 !!! I suspect the evidence of this is less clear than the government web site. (15% off), Sale Price $19.88 (35% off), Sale Price USD 89.24 Original Price USD 132.98 Acceptance of changing AUD or use debit card at atms? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You can find these easily in the Grand Bazaar, and for much less in the little side streets Enigma identified for you. It happened more than once to me that I spotted the girls wearing fake bags. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. USD 27.15, USD 38.79 There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Learn more. Regardless, if you are looking for a Givenchy replica handbag, Louis Vuitton replica or a Christian Dior designer copy, we have it in stock. (49% off), Sale Price USD 85.34 You can find these easily in the Grand Bazaar, and for much less in the little side streets Enigma identified for you. But they are of course illegal, esprcially the one to one copies with huge logos on. Sale Price $75.60 However, as the money you pay for these and other fake products usually goes to organized crime, child labor and drug trafficking -- why would you want to? Great! Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? I also have a bag that was about 100TL. Is it illegal to purchase them? USD 70.20, USD 78.00 (15% off), Sale Price $7.34 Home. This was shot during a 3 Hour live stream that was removed by Youtube because of a claim. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. As Kozano states the morality of purchasing a knock-off hand bag is a completely different issue than the legality, as sad as this juxtaposition may be. I get a lot of emails about what sites I recommend for buying replica bags and here are some dealer/sites I shop with right now. Required fields are marked *. With China, Bangladesh, Taiwan & other countries in Asia leading the market in counterfeit goods, some wonder why would one go to the effort of coming to Turkey just to purchase counterfeit goods ****ISTANBUL SERVICES****Istanbul Market Starting Point Maphttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/Cris4tay/e/40855One On One Video Call 30 min https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Cris4tay/e/40859One On One Video Call 60 min https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Cris4tay/e/40863*First, we start with the Basics we talk about the SCAMS to be aware of. more. I have a lovely knock-off Chanel bag that still looks as good as new, three years later. This knowledge obviously helped me that days as I could spot the differences in the fake ones. A well-made knock-off in the Grand Bazaar is still likely to be expensive and it would be a shame to have it confiscated. Perhaps more than any other thing you should make sure you are not prohibited from bringing these bags back into your country. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. I have friends and family who visit Hong Kong frequently and often return with knock-off products, some better than others. (50% off), Sale Price $86.97 Istanbul is known to be a shopper's paradise, and in the streets of Istanbul you will find numerous shops such as handicrafts, fashion, food, and even fakes! I knew that you could buy regular fakes in the Bazaar but never thought that there would be an elaborate system for the really good stuff running behind the scenes. Does anyone have experience with fake goods from Turkey? $85.34, $100.40 I know fake goods are sold in all the bazaars and touristic areas of Turkey, some are very bad quality while others show great material and workmanship. *Plus whatever other questions you may have about Istanbul Markets and Istanbul or Travel in general.Follow my Instagram I post daily: https://www.instagram.com/Cris4tayLike My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Cris4tayFollow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/Cris4tay People you would never expect to buy fakes actually buy fakes. There are many places that sell fake designer handbags at the Grand Bazaar. newk's pickles recipe; papillon rescue washington state; country music concert calgary; jackie long channel 4 married; Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest. Don't waste your limited vacation time trying to figure things out yourself.If you're heading to Istanbul, Turkey to do some Market Shopping looking for the Best Replica Designer goods like Sneakers, Clothes, Hand Bags, Belts, and Perfumes then I can share my 3+ months of Knowledge of shopping the Istanbul Markets. *Understand What's a Fair Price (How to Set your Last Price for an Item)*The Art of The Walkaway! I couldnt believe my eyes. I do not want to even enter into a discussion of knock-off Turkish leather goods supporting drug trafficking or child labor or even organized crime. Many also had fake Birkins I guess once you have a real one at home you see the difference, which often lies in the small details. USD 19.88, USD 26.51 Thank you Enigma 2007 - have made a note - I can see the smiles on their faces already !! Please. [citation needed] Archeology suggests that the area has been inhabited since at least the Neolithic period, as evidenced by the . can you please advise the name of the store you were in? One shop had very well made Hermes and Chanel bags in python, Croco and Ostrich for sale. Where you go to buy fake bags and clothes Review of Grand Bazaar Reviewed March 3, 2020 There are like 5000 shops here and 4000 of them sell fake bags and or clothes. This is really important - I have heard of buyers being prosecuted by the real companies. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Obviously it is not well enforced as you can find knock-offs on every street corner of major US cities. Alternatively, you may use. Original Price $173.95 if they did, then it is illegal, if it is enforced or not is another matter completely. However at the backstreets of the bazaar, at an area called Tahtakale, Mahmutpasa and Mercan, again many stores sell such handbags. However at the backstreets of the bazaar, at an area called Tahtakale, Mahmutpasa and Mercan, again many stores sell such handbags. (40% off), Sale Price USD 71.67 Contact Form. (50% off), Sale Price USD 142.90 Overall, we went to three of these shops. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Demiray Deri Urunleri San. enigma. Perhaps more than any other thing you should make sure you are not prohibited from bringing these bags back into your country. Make sure the closing device works well. The town has a fine port and shipbuilding has long been an important industry. 19 Ocak 2023 . Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. You can find these easily in the Grand Bazaar, and for much less in the little side streets Enigma identified for you. Check the zipper pockets. I do not believe that it is illegal for a US citizen to purchase a knock-off item for personal use either within the US or out of the country. USD 31.84, USD 48.99 Does it actually matter with customs? In one of these stores, there was a lady picking out around 4 bags (Dior and CHANEL). The pictures looked actually good and I said ok, lets go and see. "Stewart visited the Grand Bazaar and shopped at now globally-known fraudulent designer bag stores. This time I did the comparison next to my real handbag. Thankfully my boyfriend was with me because when going to these Showrooms it really gets sketchy, Is it moral or not is again another completely different discussion. I do know it is difficult to get through customs in France with a knock-off item, and I assume it is similar in all the EU countries, hence my advise to be sure you can bring it back home with you. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. When the shops were really good they would even give you a box and and a dust bag that came pretty close to the real packaging. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. However UK customs would be interested in your bags if you have more than one and they suspect that you are bringing them in for resale at UK. I know lots of people do buy the "knock offs" but it is not a risk I take. I did not check it carefully. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. What types of fake designer bags can you find on Etsy? Even if you can afford it, you shouldnt feel pressured on being part of the fashion wave. Kozano, Are these bags illegal in Turkey?